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In reply to the discussion: pain relieif for leg pain. [View all]

lark

(24,288 posts)
4. I'm sure there could be multiple causes, but one could be tight hamstrings.
Tue Aug 20, 2024, 10:20 AM
Aug 2024

I was having signifigant pain every time I had to go up the steps. Dr. said it was tight hamstrings. He told me to stand on the lowest step with just the front part of my foot on the step and to lower and raise my heels. It really helped stretch out those hamstrings and I did it for probably 2 weeks and not a problem since.

pain relieif for leg pain. [View all] CTyankee Aug 2024 OP
Have you tried compression socks or compression sleeves? Sanity Claws Aug 2024 #1
I hate to be that person Deep State Witch Aug 2024 #2
I realize that different people have different situations. CTyankee Aug 2024 #10
Advil Is Ibuprofin Deep State Witch Aug 2024 #12
Do follow through and see some doctor hvn_nbr_2 Aug 2024 #25
Advil snowybirdie Aug 2024 #3
Will do. thanks. CTyankee Aug 2024 #11
Yes, Magnesium Supplements Work Deep State Witch Aug 2024 #13
magnesium really worked for me NJCher Aug 2024 #15
There is also a Magnesium Oil for putting onto your skin IbogaProject Aug 2024 #28
I'm sure there could be multiple causes, but one could be tight hamstrings. lark Aug 2024 #4
An often over-looked sign of calf pain is electrolyte imbalance, which can occur even if you don't think in2herbs Aug 2024 #5
Don't Drink the Sugar Deep State Witch Aug 2024 #14
what about coconut water? NJCher Aug 2024 #16
Good choice Deep State Witch Aug 2024 #18
I'm having my first one right now NJCher Aug 2024 #24
Ibuprofen is the generic drug in Advil pat_k Aug 2024 #6
A thought: climbing stairs is wonderful for continued health. jrthin Aug 2024 #7
Couple of things: no_hypocrisy Aug 2024 #8
No. But I keep up to date with all vaccines. I take Ibuprofin for my arthritic back and it's fine. CTyankee Aug 2024 #19
Magnesium G. also can be purchased at Vitamin Shoppe inc. online. no_hypocrisy Aug 2024 #20
I thought that they are the same drugs. I'm sorry you are going through this. Maraya1969 Aug 2024 #9
tuck this away for the long-term NJCher Aug 2024 #17
a trick i learned from my vet- mopinko Aug 2024 #21
I get relief from turmeric specifically Curamin. LT Barclay Aug 2024 #22
Good comments by all. Advil may interfere with blood clotting but doesn't thin blood. twodogsbarking Aug 2024 #23
Magnesium or mustard PikaBlue Aug 2024 #26
Leg pain has several different causes. It might be.... surfered Aug 2024 #27
Advil and ibuprofen are different names for the same drug. Warpy Aug 2024 #29
The stair lift won't work on our stairway (I checked). Ours is a pre-war colonial (built 1940) as are many with the same CTyankee Aug 2024 #30
Ah, yes, the New England special Warpy Aug 2024 #31
So, I can't answer your specific question, but I can offer you a possible alternative to pain killers Joinfortmill Aug 2024 #32
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